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IRAQ: Flyerbil Secures Its AOC, Set to Start In-house Operations

ERBIL, Iraq: Flyerbil Airlines has received its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority and is preparing to begin in-house flight operations.

ERBIL, Iraq

  • Flyerbil Airlines has received its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority, the carrier said on 22 October 2026.
  • The Kurdistan-based airline described the certificate as the result of years of work and a step toward expanding scheduled services from its main base.
Flyerbil PR (Flyerbil)
  • Flyerbil was founded in 2015 and began commercial operations in 2018 albeit as a virtual carrier using chartered in capacity. Changes in Iraqi Civil Aviation Regulations have since curbed such activities, requiring airlines to operate at least one aircraft in-house.
  • The airline said it intends to widen its network to additional Iraqi cities and regional and international points while aligning services with international standards.
  • Recent fleet activity includes the addition of Airbus A320-200 (MSN 3460 | YI-EBL), which joined the carrier in October 2026.
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